Currently holds the office of Illinois House of Representatives - District 85 until January 8, 2025.
Candidate for Illinois House of Representatives - District 85 in 2024 Illinois General Election.
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Get StartedDee also worked to expand access to career-training programs for high-school students by supporting legislation to allow young people to use college savings programs to cover the cost of skilled apprenticeship programs. Learn more
Demand for skilled workers in Illinois is strong yet the number of people who have completed vocational or trade school training has decreased. This is a significant issue as a diverse workforce will make our state stronger. Learn more
Avelar is working to build a green economy to combat global warming, reduce carbon emissions, and make Illinois a hub of environmental innovation and job creation. Her plan brings together business, labor and environmental advocates to create thousands of good-paying, green jobs and set the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. That is why she was a proud supporterof the historic, nation-leadingClimate and Equitable Jobs Act, the CEJA bill. Learn more
Healthcare is a human right and a matter of life or death for many. We cannot live in a society where families are going bankrupt or have to choose between basic needs or paying their healthcare bills. Learn more
As a legislator, I continue tobe committed to advancing policies to ensure that senior citizens are able to live their lives to the fullest and that are not forgotten. Learn more
Working families cannot and should not bear the majority of our tax burden at the state level and it is imperative that we find solutions that allow for our state to function efficiently while providing needed services, which include human services, quality infrastructure, public safety, and education. Learn more
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